A History of Indian Literature v1.c8.s7.39
A History of Indian Literature v1.c8.s7.39
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v1.c8.s7.39
"Two kinds of gods there are, indeed, namely the gods are the gods, and the learned and studying ¹ Brahmans are the human gods. Between these two is the sacrifice divided: the sacrificial gifts are for the gods, the presents (Dakṣiṇās) for the human gods, the learned and studying Brahmans: by means of sacrificial gifts he pleases the gods, by presents he pleases the human gods, the learned studying Brahmans: these *two* kinds of gods transfer him, when they are satisfied, into the blessedness of heaven." ²